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Jefferson

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
22.972
State:
Georgia

Jefferson is a city located in Jackson County, Georgia. Jefferson has a 2026 population of 18,000. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Jefferson is currently growing at a rate of 4.48% annually and its population has increased by 34.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,376 in 2020.

The median household income in Jefferson is $109,828 with a poverty rate of 5.62%. The median age in Jefferson is 35.6 years: 33.2 years for males, and 37.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 106.0 males.

18K
Total Population
784
Density (mi²)
771 4.48%
Growth

Jefferson Population

Jefferson Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202618,0007714.48%
202517,2297704.68%
202416,4597034.46%
202315,7564442.9%
202215,3121,2779.1%
202114,0356594.93%
202013,3761190.9%
201912,0533282.8%
201811,7255044.49%
201711,2217196.85%
201610,5023012.95%
201510,2013023.05%
20149,8991591.63%
20139,740590.61%
20129,6811011.05%
20119,580390.41%
20109,5411091.16%
20003,8251,06238.44%
19902,76300%

Median Age

Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 37.7 years
Male: 33.2 years

Jefferson Adults

There are 10,576 adults, (1,708 of whom are seniors) in Jefferson.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,276 (48.5%)
Male: 7,714 (51.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Jefferson includes 76.78% White, 9.79% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,50976.78%
Two or more races1,4899.93%
Black or African American1,4679.79%
Asian3102.07%
Other race2151.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,1017.34%
White2921.95%
Other race1290.86%
Black or African American80.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White11,21774.83%
Black or African American1,4599.73%
Two or more races3882.59%
Asian3102.07%
Other race860.57%

Jefferson Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Jefferson 's average per capita income is $61,768. Household income levels show a median of $109,828. The poverty rate stands at 5.62%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$142,030-
Families$133,700$142,863
Households$109,828$125,190
Non Families$40,781$48,370

$61,768

Average Income

$109,828

Median Household Income

5.62%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)